On September 18, 2026, Fishman Haygood Partner Brent Barriere will lecture on cross-examination at Boot Camp for Trial Lawyers: The Rosenberg Spy Case – Then and Now, hosted by the Federal Bar Association – New Orleans Chapter at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Designed by the American College of Trial […]
Fishman Haygood Partner Charles A. Landry will serve as the keynote speaker at the Leadership Baton Rouge Alumni (LBRA) 2026 Membership Luncheon on June 16, 2026, at Drusilla Place in Baton Rouge. The annual luncheon is the signature event of the LBRA calendar, bringing together alumni from across the Leadership Baton Rouge network to connect, […]
Fishman Haygood Special Counsel Steve Herman recently spoke on artificial intelligence and legal ethics as part of the Judge Martin L.C. Feldman Federal Practice Series hosted by the Federal Bar Association – New Orleans Chapter. The CLE program, “AI and Ethics for Lawyers,” took place May 13, 2026, at the U.S. District Court for the […]
Partner Tad Bartlett, head of Fishman Haygood’s Appellate Group, will speak on the panel “Step by Step: U.S. Fifth Circuit Updates” at the New Orleans Bar Association’s 2026 Bench Bar Conference. Fishman Haygood is also sponsoring the conference as a Platinum Gavel Patron. Tad’s session, taking place on March 28, 2026, will cover recent developments […]
Fishman Haygood Associates Zoe Vogel and Isabel Englehart will participate in the 31st Annual Tulane Environmental Law & Policy Summit, taking place March 5-7, 2026, in New Orleans. Fishman Haygood is proud to serve as a presenting sponsor of the Summit, one of the nation’s longest-running student-led environmental law conferences. This year’s theme, Frontlines of […]
Fishman Haygood Special Counsel Steve Herman spoke at LSU Law’s Louisiana Law Review Volume 86 Symposium, “Examining the Expert Witness: An In-Depth Analysis of How Experts Influence Jury Perception,” on February 6, 2026. Steve participated on the panel, “Use of Expert Testimony in Federal Complex Litigation,” alongside distinguished panelists Judge David C. Joseph, Allan Kanner, […]
On December 29 and 30, 2025, Fishman Haygood special counsel Steve Herman will give two presentations to help close out the New Orleans Bar Association (NOBA) 2025 Procrastinators’ Programssm series. This annual event offers attendees more than 56 CLE hours, including ethics and professionalism courses, over an eight-day period. Click here to view the remaining […]
On December 11, 2025, Fishman Haygood attorneys Sharonda Williams and Steve Herman will speak at Masters of the Courtroomsm, which is offered as part of the New Orleans Bar Association’s (NOBA) 2025 Procrastinators’ Programssm. Attendees will learn the trial techniques of master judges, defense and plaintiff lawyers, with topics covering everything from opening statements to […]
On November 7, 2025, Fishman Haygood attorneys Jason Burge, Kaja Elmer, and Hogan Paschal will present on “Litigation Vehicles for Litigating a Complex Tort” during the 25th Annual Complex Litigation Symposium hosted by the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA). Other presentations include the Hon. Carl J. Barbier’s session on “Complex Litigation from Start to Finish: […]
On October 28, 2025, Fishman Haygood special counsel John Bel Edwards will serve as the keynote speaker for “Louisiana’s Insurance Crisis: From Risk to Reform,” a mini-symposium hosted by The Murphy Institute’s Center for Law and the Economy at Tulane University. Held in partnership with Tulane Law School, the half-day event brings together leading scholars, […]
On October 10, 2025, Fishman Haygood partner Scott Willis co-presented “Follow-On Opinions: Update on the Joint Report on Mortgage Modification Opinions” at the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA) 2025 Annual Conference in San Antonio, Tex. The multi-day event included CLE presentations from leading practitioners and invaluable opportunities for collegial networking. Click to learn about […]
On September 18, 2025, Fishman Haygood special counsel Steve Herman presented on “How Should Liability be Distributed in the AI Value Chain?” at the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) AI Governance Global North America 2025 Conference in Boston, Ma. The conference brought together professionals from around the world to learn, network, and explore the […]
On September 19, 2025, Fishman Haygood partner Maureen Gershanik will present on “75 Years Young: The Model Business Corporation Act and Its Relevance for Corporate Law Today” at the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Business Law Fall Meeting 2025 in Toronto. Maureen and fellow panelists will explore the history of the Model Act, its notable provisions, […]
On June 13, 2025, Fishman Haygood special counsel Steve Herman will present “Emerging Issues in Legal Ethics” at the Ethics & Professionalism Summer Rerun Seminar hosted by the Louisiana State Bar Association. The two-hour seminar is divided into ethics and professionalism sections and includes “Self-Care is Significant in the Practice of Law,” a presentation by […]
On May 28, 2025, Fishman Haygood special counsel Steve Herman will present “Ethical Compliance for Attorneys: Safeguarding Your Law License,” a live webinar hosted by myLawCLE. This two-hour program explores how everyday decisions, oversights, and shortcuts can lead to serious disciplinary consequences for attorneys. Attendees will gain critical insights and practical guidance aimed at keeping […]
On April 29, 2025, Fishman Haygood special counsel John Bel Edwards visited McNeese State University in Lake Charles, La., with current National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President and former Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker. The pair were on campus to participate in a discussion moderated by the Advocate’s Stephanie Grace titled “Two Governors: Getting Results Against […]
Fishman Haygood attorneys Steve Herman and Sharonda Williams will speak at the New Orleans Bar Association’s 2025 Bench Bar Conference, which takes place March 28-30 in Gulf Shores, Ala. The Taylor Swift-themed conference, dubbed the “Legal Eras Tour,” will explore the latest developments in the legal community, including updates on Louisiana’s summary judgment procedure, trial […]
Fishman Haygood attorneys John Bel Edwards, Blair Schilling, Julie Meaders, and Zoe Vogel will participate in the 30th Annual Tulane Environmental Law and Policy Summit, which takes place March 28-29, 2025. Hosted by the Environmental and Energy Society of Tulane University Law School, this free public event brings together both professionals and anyone interested in […]
In addition to those presenting as part of Masters of Courtroom(sm) on December 12, Fishman Haygood attorneys Steve Herman, Lori Mince, Jason Burge, and Tad Bartlett are also slated to speak during the New Orleans Bar Association’s 2024 Procrastinators’ Programssm series. The eight-day event, which spans dates from December 11 through December 30, offers attendees […]
On December 12, 2024, Fishman Haygood special counsel Steve Herman will present “Marketing, Mentoring, and Managing Information: What the ABA Has to Say About ListServs, Google Reviews, and Related Topics” at the Louisiana Association for Justice’s (LAJ) 2024 Last Chance CLE Seminar. The two-day event features presentations by acclaimed national and Louisiana-based faculty across two […]
Brent Barriere, a partner in Fishman Haygood’s Litigation Section, will co-present “Professionalism: Looking Back” during the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Ethics & Professionalism: Watch Your P’s and Q’s CLE program on December 6, 2024. The CLE offers attorneys needing their ethics and professionalism credits the opportunity to beat the end-of-year rush. Learn more about the […]
On December 12, 2024, Fishman Haygood attorneys Tad Bartlett, Lara Richards, Lance McCardle, and Hogan Paschal will speak at Masters of the Courtroomsm, which is offered as part of the New Orleans Bar Association’s 2024 Procrastinators’ Programssm. Attendees will learn the trial techniques of master judges, defense, and plaintiff lawyers, with topics covering everything from […]
On November 15, 2024, Fishman Haygood special counsel John Bel Edwards will speak as part of the “Hydrogen Bayou – Louisiana’s Position as the Next Hydrogen Hub” keynote panel during Tulane University’s Future of Energy Forum. The three-day event offers thought leaders and other experts across a wide range of disciplines the opportunity to collaborate […]
On November 8, 2024, Fishman Haygood attorneys will present two separate sessions during the 24th Annual Complex Litigation Symposium hosted by the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA). First, firm partners Kerry J. Miller and E. Blair Schilling will speak on “Mass Injunctions (with or without the class).” Fishman Haygood partner Brent Barriere will then present […]
On November 6, 2024, Fishman Haygood special counsel Steve Herman will present on “Effective Deposition Tactics: Strategies for Success” at an upcoming CLE event hosted by the New Orleans Bar Association (NOBA). He will discuss strategies for success including deposition basics, strategic issues in approaching depositions, conducting depositions with difficult witnesses, and ethical and professional […]
On October 30 2024, Fishman Haygood attorneys Kerry Miller, Steve Herman, and Monica Bergeron will present “The Intersection of OPA, CERCLA, and General Maritime Law” at the 31st Annual Admiralty Symposium hosted by the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA). The CLE event includes presentations on seaman status, maritime wrongful death investigations, maritime jurisdiction and updates, […]
On October 22, 2024, Fishman Haygood special counsel John Bel Edwards will return to the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School (IOP) and serve as a guest of former Arkansas Governor, and current IOP Resident Fellow, Asa Hutchinson. During a special study group session, “Is America Hopelessly Divided?”, Hutchinson and Edwards will discuss how […]
Fishman Haygood partners Jason Burge and Lance McCardle recently spoke on “Using State Statutes to Amplify Your Client’s Damages Claim and Target Additional Defendants” at the Public Investors Advocate Bar Association’s (PIABA) 33rd Annual Meeting and Securities Law Seminar. The four-day event offered presentations on securities topics, artificial intelligence, FINRA updates, and more. Click here […]
On October 7, 2024, Fishman Haygood partner Charles A. Landry will speak on the “Sports-Anchored Mixed-Use Districts: Universities Blazing a Trail” panel during the 2024 Public-Private Partnership (P3) Higher Education Summit in Washington, D.C. As higher education institutions face challenges in finding ways to upgrade existing facilities and deliver major new expansions, many are looking […]
On October 5, 2024, Fishman Haygood partner and member of the firm’s Business Section Maureen Gershanik will participate in an interactive discussion on “Tips for Assessing and Serving on a Non-Profit Board” at the Get on Board seminar hosted by the Junior League of New Orleans. Because leaders of nonprofit organizations must find ways to […]
On September 13, 2024, Fishman Haygood special counsel Steve Herman will present on “Emerging Issues in Legal Ethics” at an Ethics and Professionalism CLE seminar hosted by the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA). Herman serves on the LSBA’s standing Rules of Professional Conduct Committee. Click here to learn more about the program. Herman frequently speaks […]
Brent Barriere, a partner in Fishman Haygood’s Litigation Section, will present “So the Defendant Filed for Bankruptcy, Now What?” for the Academy of New Orleans Trial Lawyers (ANOTL) monthly CLE event on September 18, 2024. The program will address both the hurdles and the potential opportunities that arise when faced with an adversary’s bankruptcy filing. […]
On August 19, 2024, Fishman Haygood attorneys Lara Richards, Lance McCardle, and Jason Burge will present “Testing 1-2-3: Using Focus Groups, Mock Trials and Shadow Juries in Litigation” at the 2024 Forensic, Litigation, and Valuation Services Conference hosted by the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants (LCPA). Designed for legal professionals and financial investigators of […]
Brent Barriere, a partner in Fishman Haygood’s Litigation Section, will present on “The Intersection of Multidistrict Litigation and Bankruptcy” as part of the American Association for Justice’s 2024 Annual Convention on July 19. The presentation will detail where and how mass tort, multidistrict litigation, and bankruptcy intersect, as well as the evolving requirement of good […]
On Friday, June 14, 2024, Steve Herman, Fishman Haygood special counsel, will present on “Ethical Rules for Using Chat GPT/AI” at the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association’s (WTLA) 2024 Annual Convention in Cody, Wy. The CLE presentation is part of a three-day convention and will identify and examine the ethical questions around the use of artificial […]
Brent Barriere, a partner in Fishman Haygood’s Litigation Section, will present “So the Defendant Filed for Bankruptcy, Now What?” as part of the Injury Board’s webinar series on May 16, 2024. The program will address both the hurdles and the potential opportunities that arise when faced with an adversary’s bankruptcy filing. Steve Herman, special counsel […]
On May 14, 2024, Steve Herman, Fishman Haygood special counsel, will present a webinar on “Using AI in Your Practice: Ethical Issues and How Courts and Bar Associations are Responding” for the Louisiana Association for Justice (LAJ). The CLE program will identify and examine the ethical questions around the use of artificial intelligence products and […]
On April 12, 2024, Fishman Haygood special counsel John Bel Edwards will join Sally Richardson, Tulane Law School’s interim dean, for an informal chat on the topic of “Lawyers as Leaders in Times of Crisis.” The event will be held at Weinmann Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. in Room 110. A reception will follow. […]
Scott Willis, a partner in Fishman Haygood’s Business Section, will co-present on “Real Estate Finance Opinion Letters: Assumptions and Limitations” for an American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE) and American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL) joint webinar on April 24, 2024. The program aims to give lawyers involved in commercial real estate […]
On April 4, 2024, Fishman Haygood special counsel Steve Herman will lead a discussion on “Revisiting the Deepwater Horizon Litigation” co-presented by Tulane’s Energy Law Center and its Energy Institute. Herman, who teaches an advanced civil procedure course in complex litigation at Tulane Law, will lecture on the scope of the unprecedented legal events and […]
On February 12, 2024, Fishman Haygood special counsel Steve Herman will present on “Ethical Rules for Using ChatGPT/AI in Your Practice” at the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Winter Convention in Austin, Tex. The multi-day event offers accomplished trial lawyers the opportunity to discuss the latest developments in trial advocacy and other specialized topics. Herman […]
On January 25, 2024, Fishman Haygood special counsel Steve Herman will present on “Legal Ethics: A Survey of Recent Developments and Decisions” for the New Orleans Bar Association (NOBA). Herman serves as NOBA’s 2023-2024 president. Click here to learn more about this CLE event. Herman’s broad civil practice spans 30 years of sophisticated commercial and […]
On January 25, 2024, partner Molly Wells is slated to speak on “Pathways to Becoming a Class Action Practitioner” at the 8th Annual Miami Law Class Action & Complex Litigation Forum. The two-day event, which draws leading judges, practitioners, and scholars from around the country, offers attendees discussions on cutting-edge class action, MDL, and mass tort […]
On December 14, 2023, Fishman Haygood attorneys Kerry Miller and Tad Bartlett are slated to speak at “Masters of the Courtroom: Getting Back to Basics” as part of the New Orleans Bar Association’s 2023 Procrastinators’ Programssm. Attendees will learn the trial techniques of master judges, defense, and plaintiff lawyers by examining the lifecycle of a […]
Fishman Haygood litigators Lara Richards and Kaja Elmer will present at the 2023 Forensic, Litigation & Valuation Services Conference hosted by the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants (LCPA) on October 26, 2023. Their session, “Calculating Damages in Investment Loss Cases,” examines how to calculate damages under alternative theories of liability, e.g., vicarious, derivative, joint, […]
Attorney William H. “Billy” Patrick, III, special counsel in Fishman Haygood’s Bankruptcy and Restructuring group, will speak during the “Yep, Bankruptcy Law was Brewed Here in Louisiana” program hosted by the New Orleans Bar Association on October 9, 2023. Alongside seasoned bankruptcy practitioners Jan Hayden and Louis Phillips, Patrick and the group will discuss how […]
Attorney Tad Bartlett, special counsel in Fishman Haygood’s Appellate and Environmental Sections, will present “Latest Developments in Removals and Remands: Federal Officer Jurisdiction
Litigation attorneys Kerry Miller, Blair Schilling, Mike Dodson, and Tad Bartlett were chosen to present during two panel sessions at this year’s State of the Coast conference. The conference
Attorney Louis Fishman, counsel to the firm, will co-present on the topic of professionalism at “CLE for the Transactional Lawyer” on May 5, 2023. The seminar, which is hosted by
Maureen Brennan Gershanik, a partner in Fishman Haygood’s Business Section, once again served as a panelist at the 35th Annual Tulane Corporate Law Institute on Mar. 24, 2023
Cherie Nobles, special counsel in Fishman Haygood’s Litigation Section, will co-chair “Bird’s Eye View: Bankruptcy from Trustees’ Perspectives” hosted by the Louisiana State Bar Association
Lori Mince, a partner in Fishman Haygood’s Litigation Section, will serve as a panelist for the “Surfing the Wave: A Multigenerational Perspective on Charting Your Own Course” breakout session
Cherie Nobles, special counsel in Fishman Haygood’s Litigation Section, will co-present “Hot Topics in Chapter 11: Confidentiality & Privilege, Third-Party Injunctions and Releases, and UST Fee Litigation”
Fishman Haygood partners Steven Serio and Tyler Marquette will host a roundtable discussion, “Common Pitfalls in a Purchase and Sales Agreement (PSA) for Buyers and Sellers,” at
Fishman Haygood litigators Molly Wells, Rebekka Veith, Hogan Paschal, and Lara Richards will present at the 2022 Forensic, Litigation & Valuation Services Conference hosted by the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants
Two Fishman Haygood attorneys, Scott Willis and Lori Mince, presented at this week’s 34th Annual Real Property, Trust, and Estate Law (RPTE) National CLE Conference.
Maureen Brennan Gershanik, a partner in Fishman Haygood’s Business Section, was a panelist at the 34th Annual Tulane Corporate Law Institute on Mar. 17, 2022.
Tad Bartlett, special counsel in Fishman Haygood’s Litigation Section, presented at the 27th Annual Tulane Environmental Law & Policy Summit on Mar. 12, 2022. Each year, the Summit brings together scientific and legal experts from various fields within the scope of environmental law and policy. Hosted and coordinated by students at Tulane University Law School, […]
Four Fishman Haygood attorneys presented at the 2021 Forensic Litigation and Business Valuation Conference in Baton Rouge on October 21, 2021. The annual event was hosted by the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants (“LCPA”).
Contract negotiations often involve an attorney “puffing” the client’s strengths or positions while downplaying other aspects of the deal in order to get the client the best outcome. On April 10, the ABA Section of Real Property, Trusts and Estates will present a webinar on Ethics in Contract Negotiations for CLE credit. Fishman Haygood Partner, […]
Themed “Flapjacks and Layer Cakes”, the LSU Department of Finance’s January 7, 2019 Public-Private Partnership (P3) Symposium will focus on stacking debt and equity for successful economic development and investor return. Drawing from his decades of experience in the P3 arena, Charles Landry, will present on Economic Development Districts. Symposium attendees will learn from experts when […]
Fishman Haygood lawyer E. Blair Schilling presented on the topic of “Coastal Remedies Post-SLFPAE
Fishman Haygood partner Charles Landry, in conjunction with the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report’s Louisiana Business Symposium
Louis Fishman participated in a panel discussion on ethics for transaction lawyers, at a half-day seminar hosted by the Louisiana State Bar Association’s
Fishman Haygood partners Lori Mince and Megan Riess recently presented at the 2016 Spring Symposia of the American Bar Association’s Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law.
Fishman Haygood Partner Lori Mince moderated a recent panel at the 2015 ABA Real Property, Trusts & Estate Spring Symposium held April 31-May 1 in Washington, D.C.
Fishman Haygood Partner Brent Barriere and Associate Skylar Rosenbloom were featured speakers at a recent seminar hosted by the Louisiana State Bar Association. The seminar titled “Trial Practice” included local attorneys and judges, who spoke on various practices and strategies for succeeding in the courtroom. Brent and Skylar, who are members of the firm’s Litigation […]
Fishman Haygood Partner Steven Serio and Associate Chip Saulsbury were featured speakers at a recent National Business Institute event titled